Great service. Food is good and consistent with huge portions. Menu has lots of variety. There can be a wait for tables or for larger groups but that's usually just at peak times. read more

Love this breakfast joint. Service is top notch and food is always great. Libations and perfect additions to your brunch selection. I prefer the coffee though. It's so delicious! And strong!!! Must check them out when you're in Milwaukee!!! read more

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Excellent breakfast featuring tasty generous portions. Wide varied menu to choose from. Pleasant and helpful staff. read more

Canela Cafe - Stuffed Crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Had breakfast here today And it was absolutely fabulous! Great food great service. We will definitely be back.

Second time here. The place is tucked among several other businesses and restaurants. There are several patio tables out front. The front is all glass, which brings in plenty of natural light. Once inside, you are greeted at the hostess desk, and there are a couple of different seating areas. The design is fresh, modern, and clean. We got a booth and were immediately greeted by our server. We ordered our drinks (latte and hot tea) and then quickly followed up with our food: Very Berry French Toast and Avocado Toast (with poached eggs). It didn't take long for the food to arrive. Everything was the right temperature, very flavorful, well presented, and good portions. The French toast had excellent textures (coated with Cinnamon Toast Crunch), and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. I also liked the feta cheese on the avocado. We received great service the entire time, with the small exception that I had to remind my server for more hot water. Definitely a place I would return to. read more

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Cute place that wasn't super busy on a Sunday brunch, but still with constant stream of people coming in and out. First impressions is that the staff looked pretty gloomy overall. No one smiled or greeted us, but were pretty much matter of factly standing there, and overall not happy looking about having a big group (of 12) to set up for outside (we asked for outside, since the weather was so nice). The outside set up was ok. The tables were smallish and lightweight, and the umbrellas were bumping on each other so we couldn't keep them up without them touching each other and somehow making the table lopsided when we tried. Not a big deal, and we just ended up folding up all the umbrellas and pulling out sunglasses. Our server came and took our orders, and was quick and efficient about it, but again, no smiles or welcoming, but rather brusque and a tad annoyed like. So up to here, not too pleased, and a little miffed because I felt like we weren't really welcome. But after our server took our orders, things turned positive. Our server totally changed pace and came back often to look in on us and keep our coffee mugs filled, and to make sure we had everything. She also was right on it when we requested things like ketchup, and even though we were outside, she made sure to bring everything out very timely. I guess it just takes a while for things to warm up. Overall, I thought she did a wonderful job despite my first impressions. The food - was good. Steak Breakfast Bowl Hany and I shared cuz we had actually already had breakfast (long story). I asked for the potatoes on the side (keto), and they brought both potatoes and eggs on the side, plus an extra plate (thoughtful!!). The mix was very tasty. Hany said the potatoes were meh, and I agreed, but I think it was because it was put on the side rather than mixed in with the rest of the dish. Totally on me. I would absolutely get this dish again. And our friends shared their thoughts: Shakshuka A friend did this dish because she has egg allergies. She said it was good, but a little less spiced than she has had before, but would order again. BTW, eggs over easy were right on the money Canela Supreme Pancakes (GF) Looked delicious and tasted delicious. He said the peanut butter, honey, cinnamon sauce was scrumptious. Pancakes Personally, I thought the 4 layers of this regular pancakes simply dusted with powdered sugar looked better than the supreme version, but it could be because they were more fluffy, not being gluten free. It was apparently just as tasty, too, cuz friend ate half of it, after finishing his bowl of steak bowl! Steak & Eggs It was cooked well, but friend actually liked it more medium-rare. The server forgot to ask how he likes his steak. (Like I said, she didn't turn out to be stellar until after the orders were in for some reason) Blueberry waffle The single waffle was missing the powdered sugar and looked pretty underwhelming compared to the delicious looking pancakes, especially with the fresh blueberries forming a single layer, and kind of disappearing into the waffle holes. Definitely not camera friendly and not something I would get again for $15. Omelet Forgot to ask what kind of omelet she got, but friend's omelet looked great, fluffy and filled. The side of fruits also looked very fresh. Smoothie Friend says it had the taste! But it was watery, more like juice than a smoothie. Bummer. Overall, I'm giving the place 4 stars without considering the initial impressions because I feel that how I leave a place is important and I definitely left feeling well taken care of and like I would return. But next time, I will sit inside despite the gorgeous weather cuz I like a solid table and chairs. And I would get the steak bowl again. But I would definitely skip the waffle. read more

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Really nice area, but pretty small and cozy space. Food was delicious and the crepes weren't eggy at all, which I loved. read more

Canela Cafe - Nutella crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Canela Cafe is easily the most charming brunch spot around. It's got something for everyone--with a menu full of indulgent, high-calorie meals that satisfy both sweet and savory cravings. From stuffed French toast to hearty skillets, everything is as delicious as it is comforting. The setting is beautiful and cozy, making it the perfect place to bring a date or just treat yourself to a slow, delicious morning. That said, I did once find a hair in my protein bowl, and when I politely asked the waiter to send it back (without requesting a remake), he was surprisingly rude about it. It left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth when it comes to their service, especially since the staff seems to turn over a lot--there's rarely a familiar face from visit to visit. read more

My partner and I visited Canela Café around 12:30pm on a weekend and were impressed right away by how quickly we were seated. The service throughout the meal was friendly, attentive, and surprisingly fast -- definitely a strong point here. We ordered a mix of drinks and brunch favorites: a mimosa, cranberry mimosa, Canela iced coffee, the Meat Lovers breakfast bowl, and the Monte Cristo. The food overall was excellent. The Meat Lovers bowl had a great ratio of meat to veggies and carbs and was seasoned really well. The portions were generous for the price, especially the Monte Cristo -- it was huge and tasted great. A couple of small things could've been better: the cranberry mimosa leaned so heavily on champagne that it was hard to pick up much cranberry flavor, and the mimosas in general felt a little overpriced. Also, the French toast on the Monte Cristo was very thick. Still tasty, but a thinner cut would've made it easier to eat and a little less overwhelming. The Canela Iced Coffee was the perfect ratio of Irish cream to coffee. Overall, though, we really enjoyed our brunch. Good food, fast service, solid portions, and reasonable pricing compared to similar brunch spots. We'd definitely come back -- maybe just skip the cranberry mimosa next time. read more

Canela Cafe - Monte Cristo and Canela iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went here for the first time and everything was above my expectations. Our server Guillermo was excellent. He was informative of the menu and had great customer service. The food was made fresh and came in a timely manner. read more

Canela Cafe - Drinks Morning Mule Apple Crisp mimosa Pumpkin Irish coffee Blue Dream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I recently had a wonderful brunch at Canela Cafe. The variety of breakfast and lunch options was impressive. We tried the Power Omelet and the monthly omelet, both of which were fantastic. You can even upgrade your side to one of their specialty pancake items! The staff was very friendly, and the service was excellent--we were in and out in about 45 minutes. They had a lot of seating so great place for a large party. I highly recommend this spot for breakfast or brunch. read more

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I am taking a break from the Milwaukee Film Festival for brunch and having chilaquiles. They are delicious - maybe the best I have ever had, which is saying something because I used to live in Texas. read more

Canela Cafe is great little breakfast spot. The Blueberry Waffle was light and fluffy and packed with fresh blueberries! The orange juice (not pictured) had to be freshly squeezed -- it was just too good to come from a carton. The coffee came from Stone Creek and it was really good and Athena's Mediterranean Omelet was absolutely huge and yummy with tons of feta, according to my partner. The restaurant gives off stereotypical millennial brunch place vibes, but not egregiously so. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and my party of two was seated promptly around 9 a.m. on a Saturday. The service was spectacular. Jodie did a great job! If I could, I would only give Canela Cafe 4.5 stars simply because of the price. My waffle was $14 with no sides. Knock that down to $10 OR chuck in a side of fruit or bacon or something and I wouldn't be complaining. You'll get the best value if you order an omelet. It comes with fruit or breakfast potatoes AND toast or pancakes all in the ballpark of $16. Don't waste your money on an overpriced waffle, go with the omelet to get more food. In total, my party of two spent about $50 (including tip). If I'm on this side of town again, I'd definitely eat here a second time. read more

Canela Cafe - Athena's Mediterranean Omelet and Blueberry Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Seated right away with no wait on a Saturday, great good, & great service! Really nothing to complain about. Pretty easy going space read more

Canela Cafe - Chicken & Waffles & Canela Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I truly can say I love Canela café and that they are super accommodating as a staff. They were able to have a reservation for me and my groomsmen the morning of my wedding. We enjoyed the food as well as I had the steak and eggs along with a smoothie and I will say the value is truly there. I also feel like this is just a truly great spot for a Saturday morning breakfast. I will definitely be back. read more

Always been a great experience! The mimosa deals are great! Service and food are always good too! The location is also great and near many cool spots! read more

Service is so attentive and kind always a great experience. The food is always amazing the chicken chorizo gravy on the chicken and biscuits is always top notch, the Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing not as hot as you can imagine but has a sweetness to it very good the Mac and cheese could use a little bit more flavor but overall great. The ambiance there is relaxing and very peaceful to have a enjoyable brunch no doubt. If you haven't been here you must give them a chance you will no regret it at all. read more

Canela Cafe - Chicken and biscuits with chicken chorizo gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Good food good service!! Guillermo is the best!! Hi is professional. Atmosphere great

Overall experience here was very meh. Came here on a Saturday for a later breakfast and no one who worked here gave much of any friendly vibes nor did it seem like they wanted to be there. Our server Gisella wasn't very charismatic and didn't show much emotion or excitement. Again, overall just meh vibes. The food took forever to come out - like legit it felt like an eternity and mind you, I am a very patient person and used to work at a restaurant during breakfast hours so I understand the kitchen gets backed up sometimes, but this was insane. My Big Boss breakfast burrito was good however. I think everyone enjoyed their overall. With there being other good breakfast options nearby and around Milwaukee, I don't see myself needing to return right away. read more

Not going to lie, I miss the Original Pancake House, I really do. Thankfully, Canela has kept the same layout and painted it in a pleasing blue color scheme. But since it is the old layout, it can get quite noisy in there (my only complaint about OPH). The menu is mostly breakfast/brunch items with a sandwich section. Prices are decent ranging from $10 for a grilled cheese to $18 for corned beef hash or chicken and waffle. I had the grilled cheese (it was after noon!) and it came with a side of breakfast fries so that really made it a good deal. They do serve some alcoholic bevvies, mimosas and margaritas mostly. The service wasn't bad, but it was slooooooooooooooooow. I'm not talking the food coming out, I'm talking about the actual speed with which the servers moved. Something to consider if you're on a time crunch (I was not but I still noticed). read more

Made a quick stop at Canela Cafe right before the road trip back to Chicago. This place was packed. There was a family who decided to eat outside in 45 degree weather just to skip the wait. The service was decent. Everyone was nice but it took a little while for our server to greet us and bring our drinks. I assume because they were swamped with so many tables. The food ok. My bf and I got the herbivore bowls with an addition of guacamole. While everything taste fresh, it just didn't taste seasoned. We also got a fruit bowl and I was happy with the assortment of fruits provided. The decor is nice. They had some cool LED brunch signs and a small patio right outside the window. If we were able to give half stars I would give a 3.5. Nothing was bad, but nothing was great either. read more

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So went to Canela Cafe to try their new burger called the Tex-mex burger and let me tell you it was incredible. Patty temperature, the freshness of the guacamole and the nice subtle heat of the jalapeños is such a great combination. As usual staff is always great, they make you feel welcome from the second you walk through the door. P.S no burger picture since I got home and couldn't contain myself to the aromas. read more

This is the place to go for quality, variety and service. Located just past the lower east side by the lake shore, Canela Cafe is a great brunch/breakfast spot. They have a very capable staff and extensive menu. Inside of the restaurant is very spacious and can accommodate large groups. It does get very busy past 10am on weekends so just be prepared to wait or skip the line by calling ahead! read more

Canela Cafe - Custom Order: Pancakes w/ Chocolate Chips and Fresh Bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Very vibrant breakfast/brunch place. Big fan of the truss design, but the floor shakes whenever someone walks by. Good food quality and quantity. read more

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Bright, sunny space! Was seated right away. Definitely had a hard time narrowing down what I wanted. I ultimately chose their corn beef hash as that is always a favorite of mine. My boyfriend got their burrito. The portions were massive! I always like getting to take breakfast leftovers home but rarely do so it was a nice treat to enjoy this meal again and it reheated well! Service was friendly and efficient. I liked that the server left a carafe of water on the table as we drink a lot of water and it can be annoying to wait for more. Coffee refills were plentiful. I would definitely come again! read more

If you're looking for a good breakfast/brunch spot, this east side gem is well with your time. It gets crowded, so be aware you might encounter a line. The former Coffee Trader location is bright and sunny with cute signs and plenty of light. The menu offers a broad brunch cocktail list as well as lots of non-alcoholic options. I tried the HERBIVORE BOWL - Redskin potatoes, mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Topped with two eggs any style. It was tasty and filling. BF is loyal to the CB HASH & EGGS - House-made corned beef with redskin potatoes and onions. Topped with two eggs any style and served with pancakes or toast. I don't eat meat, but this dish had large meaty pieces of corned beef and looked satisfying. He loves it. Service was excellent. Prices start at $10, so it's not the cheap option. read more

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Food was bangin dirty style swag type. I ordered the Banging Breakfast Burger, probably rate that sucker a cool 9/10. Listen, i I've eaten many a burger before. It is rare that a burger makes me really reflect on all burgers prior, but listen, this burger made me sad that I have never experienced something quite this delectable before. The chipotle chicken wrap was also busting hard, very very good also a fat 9/10. Smoothie was mid, but would bust it down here again. *After Eating* The food was so good, I got a little distracted and took a bite out of the plate. read more

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Amazing service amazing food and omg Amazing people all around ambience and energy were on point! Bell! Thank you!! You were great ... We came here with family, visiting from Los Angeles, Ca.. WOW amazing choice! The food was so fresh so good so tasty! Even the mimosas were so tasty .. we ordered chulaquiles, the boss burrito, the chicken and biscuits, waffles, Americana breakfast, corn beef hash ! Everything was so well done so perfect! Must Visit!!! Special thank you to the cooks! Pura raza !! Love it will be back whenever we visit again read more

Canela Cafe - Chilaquiles that chicken chorizo gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Date of visit: 2/12/23 I had not visited the previous establishment here very often; I've gotten spoiled with the parking situation away from the east side and I am always wary of places that don't take reservations as I am not keen on waiting in a vestibule for giant chunks of time. Yet we found Canela easy to get into on a recent Sunday morning and at first glance, I was pleasantly surprised at the freshening up they have given the old joint! It's quite a bit brighter inside, which instantly put me in a good mood. We were seated quickly and everything else after that was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient, the food was great, and their EDM playlist was the cherry on top! My chunky monkey pancakes (sans walnuts, because ew, edible nuts) were excellent and made a second meal a couple days later, with hardly a decline in quality! I definitely need to make a Downer Theatre/Canela Cafe combo run part of my weekend routine! read more

Canela Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great start to our Saturday! Visited Canela for the first time for Saturday brunch and it did not disappoint! Made a reservation ahead (just give them a call) and the staff were very friendly. We ended up ordering the steak bowl and Santa fe bowl for brunch. The bowls ran around $15 each which I thought was reasonable given the large portion sizes and quality of ingredients. Overall, was a delicious meal and Canela had a great atmosphere - definitely check them out! read more

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Generous portions with a good variety. The Irish Coffee is perfect! Best brunch in Milwaukee.

Food was outstanding! We will be back, just not on a busy Sunday morning. 40 min wait. We were told 15-20. Very cute place and very popular!! read more

The vibe is as amazing as the food. Service is always friendly. And their steak burrito is bomb . I love this place.

Food was 'warmed up', service was terrible. A server dumped a glass of champagne on my coat and I asked twice for a wet rag to wipe it off - never got it. Had to ask twice for them to mop it off the floor. They didn't offer to comp me anything for my trouble. Never got the water we asked for. Waited 20 minutes for our server to show in the first place. read more

Guillermo was an excellent server! He was very knowledgeable, had a great attitude, and was super efficient! The food was also delicious! Thank you Guillermo! read more

Some pictures of the delicious food and the exceptional experience I had on my special day "B-day"!!

I was intrigued by this place because of the aesthetic and looking at the menu the options looked delicious. I decided to try some pancakes that had a strawberry cream cheese drizzle with granola and some fruits. I had really high hopes for this one but it was pretty hard to eat. First you are given 5 pancakes that are pretty thick and the batter doesn't really have flavors in between them you have granola so when taking a bite it comes off really dry. I wished they would of added that strawberry cream in between each layer to make it easier to it. You could get off with having 2 pancakes and the rest of the topping but over all I didn't enjoy them. The French toast were okay but also lacked on flavor. I was hoping to taste more cinnamon since it was described as one of the main flavors but it didn't come as strong as I thought. The place aesthetically is really pretty but I was let down by the breakfast. Hopefully I get to try other things in the menu that are better executed. read more

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What a fantastic way to start the Sunday! Got seated right away at Canela this morning and my friends and 9 absolutely loved the experience. A few members of the party were a bit late but the server was super patient with us. The drinks were yummy (our table got mimosas, bloody Mary's and coffee) and the brunch menu is extensive. I got a power omelet wirh a side of fruits and pancakes. Very well cooked and the side of pancakes was exactly the mix of sweet and savory in as craving for. The good serving sizes are huge and i can't wait to go back and try their Avocado toast and eggs Benedict read more

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I went to breakfast at Canela Cafe for my eighteenth birthday. I wanted to share a nice breakfast with my boyfriend, and I indeed did. I ordered the banana nut caramel waffle and he ordered chicken and biscuits. For sides, applewood smoke bacon, redskin breakfast potatoes, and a bowl of fruit. There was a variety of fruits and it was all fresh. The bacon was thick and delicious. Pecans, bananas, and caramel are all up my alley, so my waffle was the best thing to imagine. The potatoes were seasoned well and had the right amount of crunch to softness. His chicken and biscuits had lots of flavor and good consistency. The food came fast and our server was sweet and helpful. The coffee is great and I always get a refill! I love the style of this Cafe and want more people to enjoy it the way I do. read more

Canela Cafe - Banana Nut & Caramel Waffle, Chicken & Biscuits, Applewood Smoke Bacon, Redskin Breakfast Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Easily some of the best pancakes and crepes you'll find in Milwaukee. A solid 10/10--don't miss it if you're on the East Side. read more

Canela Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin